AJOIA

02/08/2025

27/07/2025

Music. Movement. Meaning.
How conscious dance taps into something deeper—backed by science.

A recent study published in the Journal of Health Psychology explored whether attending Electronic Dance Music (EDM) events is linked to improved wellbeing. The findings were striking.

Participants who regularly went to EDM events reported higher levels of social connectedness, greater meaning in life, more positive emotions, and lower levels of perceived stress.

The researchers described these experiences as a form of “collective effervescence”—a shared emotional intensity that binds people together through rhythm, movement, and sound. The takeaway? Communal music events may offer more than just a night out. They may help us feel connected, regulated, and human.

At AjoiA, this is exactly what we design for.

Our conscious dance music journeys are built around the principles of entrainment and co-regulation. When people move together in rhythm, something powerful happens: the nervous system begins to settle. We enter into shared states of safety and connection. It is not just about dancing. It is about feeling in sync—with yourself, your surroundings, and others.

Of course, the study has its limitations. The sample was made up entirely of EDM fans, which introduces clear bias. It also used a cross-sectional design, meaning the data shows correlation but not causation. There were no physiological measures or long-term follow-up. Still, it supports what many of us already know in our bodies: shared rhythm and connection have the power to heal.

And the best part? You can experience this for yourself.

In just three days, we will be bringing our next AjoiA conscious dance experience to Defected Croatia.
Join us next Saturday at 13.00 in the Olive Grove for a sonic journey rooted in rhythm, community, and nervous system care. It is an invitation to move, to feel, and to remember what it is like to be fully present—together.

Because we all know that feeling.
That moment on the dancefloor, or doing something joyful with people we love, can stay with us for a lifetime.
It is meaningful. It is special. And it matters.

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27/07/2025

Music. Movement. Meaning.

A recent study in the Journal of Health Psychology explored how Electronic Dance Music events impact wellbeing. Unsurprisingly, participants who regularly attended EDM events reported greater social connection, meaning in life, positive emotion, and lower stress.

At AjoiA, we see this in action all the time.

Our conscious dance music experiences are intentionally designed around these principles: rhythm, entrainment, and social synchrony as tools for nervous system regulation and emotional connection. When people move together in rhythm, something shifts. It is not just fun. It is physiologically meaningful.

Yes, the study has limitations. It focused on EDM fans, so the sample was biased, and the design was observational rather than causal. But still, it captures something powerful.

Because we all know the feeling.
That moment on the dancefloor, or simply doing something joyful with people we love, can stay with us forever.
It is meaningful. It is special. And it matters.

AjoiA’s next conscious dance experience takes place next Saturday at 13.00 at Defected Festival Croatia in the Olive Grove.
Come move with us.

26/07/2025

🌀 4 Days to Go 🌀
AjoiA lands in Croatia this week.

We’re bringing immersive sound, embodied rhythm, and conscious energy to the Adriatic — where healing meets the dancefloor.

Let go.
Drop in.
Feel everything.

🌊 Defected Croatia 2025
📍 The Garden, Tisno
🎶 AjoiA Collective

25/07/2025

25/07/2025

https://defected.com/news/post/defecteds-ith-imprint-breaks-new-ground-with-first-therapeutic-album-from-ajoia

Click to preview AjoiA’s full-length debut LP, The Essence Of Being...

23/07/2025

Defected Label Group is set to make history with the release of The Essence of Being, the debut album from AjoiA, marking the legendary dance label’s first venture into therapeutic ambient music.

04/07/2025

AjoiA at Defected Croatia 2025
A new kind of dancefloor.

This August, AjoiA brings a conscious dance experience to Tisno — fusing therapeutic sound with movement, stillness, and presence.

Led by producer-turned-innovator Anthony Gorry and therapist-percussionist Shovell (M People), AjoiA’s soundscapes are crafted to regulate the nervous system and open space for embodied release.

Expect ambient textures, rhythmic grounding, and guided transitions designed to help you move through stress, reset your emotional state, and reconnect with your body — all rooted in the science of Polyvagal Theory.

🌿 A dance that listens to your body.
🌀 A space for integration, not escalation.
💫 A sound journey from tension to trust.

Join us in the wellness zone at Defected Croatia 2025 for a moment of deep resonance.
The Essence of Being — now available on Defected’s “In The House” label.

12/06/2025

🔊 Big News

We’ve signed a deal to release our debut album with the ITH imprint of Defected Records.

Proud to be joining a label with such deep roots in dance culture.
Our project, The Essence of Being, is coming soon.

Let’s go.